Apollo 42mm Wooden Watch
Apollo 42mm Wooden Watch
The Apollo is a 42mm quartz watch with a black steel case and a face inlaid with sandalwood — handcrafted by Bear Essentials, a family workshop that plants a tree for every watch sold and uses wood sourced from sustainable forestry.
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There is something quietly confident about a watch that does not need to shout. The Apollo's black steel case and deep black dial let the sandalwood do the talking — warm grain surfacing through the dark face, with silver dials catching the light like veins through stone. It is a 42mm piece that sits between statement and restraint, and it wears that tension well.
Bear Essentials makes every watch by hand, in a family workshop that started at home and has stayed that way deliberately. The Apollo is sanded and treated to handle daily wear without needing further maintenance — the kind of finish that comes from taking time over a thing rather than scaling past it.
The strap system is pin-loaded, which means switching between looks takes seconds rather than a trip to a jeweller. Both vegan and genuine leather straps are available, and additional straps can be bought separately if you want to build out the rotation.
- Case: black steel, 42mm
- Movement: battery-operated quartz
- Dial: deep black with sandalwood detail and silver accents
- Straps: pin-loaded, interchangeable — vegan leather and genuine leather options available
- Treatment: sanded and finished for day-to-day durability; no further treatment required
- Warranty: 24 months, with a 24/7 support channel
- Every purchase includes an information slip on care and use
- One tree planted per purchase, in regions most affected by deforestation
The 42mm case size sits in the mid-to-large range — the product image included in the source data shows a sizing guide, which Bear Essentials provides with purchase documentation.
About Our Brand Bear Essentials
Travel accessories are often mass-produced from synthetic materials, leaving environmentally conscious explorers with limited options that align with their values. Bear Essentials addresses this by creating durable, considered products for those who wish their equipment to be as thoughtful as their journeys.
Every Bear Essentials item is handcrafted using natural materials, including wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets, ensuring each piece is unique. The brand prioritises natural alternatives over plastic, a practical manufacturing decision that speaks to their commitment to responsible production.
Originating from a family home workshop, Bear Essentials maintains handcrafting as central to its production, refusing to compromise craft for scale. For every purchase, a tree is planted, directly replenishing the natural resources used and closing the loop between consumption and environmental return.